There's no prize if you guess what he means. :P
There's no prize if you guess what he means.If it's not for a grade, it's not worth doing, or so my students tell me. ::)
Where, oh, where can I read the latest statement?
It is the first DS event he has attended since 1993 so be gentle with him, lol.I remember seeing Michelangelo's Pieta at the New York World's Fair in 1965. We stood on a conveyor belt and were moved past the statue, which seemed quite far away from my 10-year-old self. Perhaps that's how Mr. Frid should be viewed this August. I'm sure somebody could dig up a dead doxy for him to hold.
Frid is performing at the event and doing a Q&A among other things.
Wasn't last year the 40th anniversary?Cousin, we think they're referring to the 40th anniversary of the arrival of Barnabas.
Wasn't last year the 40th anniversary?
Does anyone know if Jonathan will do a dual panel with Lara like he did at his last Fest, 1993?? That was a BIG hit with the attendees there--it is so exciting that he will be there!! Believe me, I could just go to a one day event with him and Lara and be happy, LOL!!
Hopefully everyone will be on their bestest behavior and use discresion.
I remember seeing Michelangelo's Pieta at the New York World's Fair in 1965. We stood on a conveyor belt and were moved past the statue, which seemed quite far away from my 10-year-old self. Perhaps that's how Mr. Frid should be viewed this August. I'm sure somebody could dig up a dead doxy for him to hold.
I'm picturing you walking down a corridor toward him, saying with your arms outstretched, "Give me a hug, old dude!" ...while security scrambles.
How exciting! I'm glad that he chose to attend this fest. Hopefully everyone will be on their bestest behavior and use discresion.
I want to see extended coverage of JF's glowering retorts!
No one need worry about JF being protected from any unruly individuals; he is quite adept at handling that himself.
I would think that this will be a 'huge' event with him coming.
I would think that this will be a 'huge' event with him coming.
Well, even if only a fraction of the huge "Fridiac" ;) contingent shows up, it will be big - especially if his fans who were never able to attend his previous Fest appearances show up. :D But there's also another side of the coin. I've spoken to quite a few regular Fest attendees who were originally planning on going this year but who are now dead set against it because they feel that, with Frid having been absent from the Fests from so long, the event could be a nightmare in 1001 different ways. One can only hope otherwise. But having seen first hand how some past Fests have been, shall we say, less than ideal experiences due to the various and often unforeseen pressures, I can't say I'm unable to see where they may have a point. Though honestly, these people have been lucky enough to have seen/met Frid at several past events, so seeing him again isn't as much of a priority for them as it might be for someone who's never experienced the pleasure...
This way, he can avoid having to eat the rubber chicken at the banquet and keep busy!
It's not likely Frid will attend another fest and, now in his mid-80s, he's not going to live forever either. These two facts should also be considered when making a decision whether or not to attend.
The instant that anyone starts to act up, a nearby doorway should open, and a dozen zombies should storm (nyuk nyuk) out, and carry away the troublemaker, back through the door again.
I will be watching over Mr. Frid. So watch out.
"You there! You're out of formation!"
"Yes, yes. You may take one breath of his air."
"Step back! Yes, those hands are as big as they look!"
Whoops! Forgot this isn't Wicked Wednesday. Pardon.
I don't think it will be much of a problem. It doesn't sound like he'll do much schmoozing with the fans other than signing and everyone will be eating dinner anyway. I'd like to think that we're mostly a calm, collected, level headed group that know not to tackle a man in his 80s. ;)
I'd like to think that we're mostly a calm, collected, level headed group that know not to tackle a man in his 80s.Clearly, I've not told you about the time I nearly flattened Shelby Foote at a writer's conference a few years ago. I'm not above knocking an 80ish year old man on his ass at a convention. ;D
...Jonathan is going to sign an item ahead of time to pass out to all attendees and during the banquet he will go around to each table and personalize the item for those who want that...
Well, Judy, to my recollection, it is YOU who started the staking of the cheesecake, complete with that nice jammy blood -- LOL! I merely followed suit because, alas and alack, it was a serious case of monkey-see, monkey-do.::) We were obviously sitting at different tables. There was no doo of ANY kind at MY table and I, if you will recall, was a perfect ANGEL. [9366] And was it MY fault that the cheesecake was calling out to be staked? Why ELSE would they have supplied that cherry red ooze with which to decorate?
By the way, when he's at the banquet, will I be able to get a picture of him and me together with my camera? ::)
It's interesting - judging from the unpublished feedback from JF's visitor's corner and some nonDS websites (but horror related) there are numerous fans planning to attend the function in August who have never been to any DS function before. They just want to see JF in person.
Interesting, but not at all surprising. As I said, Frid definitely has a huge following of devoted "Fridiacs," including the ones who've said they would never attend another Fest unless Frid returned. And as I also said, even if only a fraction of that "Fridiac" contingent shows up, the event will be big. And they may even more than make up for those long-time Fest attendees who've decided not to attend this year. ;)
It's good that it's not simply a one day event as most of the non-traditional gatherings have been ... as it gives people a chance to tool around Tarrytown and maybe go into NYC.
unless your friends plan on coming in for a weekend get-together.
Sally, JF will most likely pose for photos with fans at the table.Are we allowed to touch him? ;D
Are we allowed to touch him? ;D
No, only lick him. (evil)
Oh, okay -- I, too, promise to be the very model of decorum when JF graces us with a table visit! Really! I don't even have my fingers crossed because if I did, I couldn't type this, right? LOLOL!
I hardly attend any of the scheduled events. As I said, I go into the city and I spend time with friends - sometimes even just sitting in the hotel lobby for hours with them and talking. ;)
No, only lick him. >:DI still just want to hug the old dude.Are we allowed to touch him? ;D
No, only lick him. >:DI was really hoping for something more along the lines of scratch and sniff. ;DAre we allowed to touch him? ;D
Sally, JF will most likely pose for photos with fans at the table.:)
Guy Haines, who does videos/DVD's at the festivals, was only permitted to film the Costume Gala and the Collinsport Players skit. In the past, he had filmed various events, such as Q&A panels and such, but that was prohibited.
However, I *can* tell you this, only Guy will be filming Jonathan, for Jonathan's personal collection, not to be released to fans, as he's done in the past when Frid was still going to Fests regularly. No other fans will be able to tape Frid's show. Just thought I'd clear that up. 8)
it won't be broadcast willy-nilly all over the place without his express permission. Not, of course, that Guy Haines would ever do such a thing, because I know he wouldn't
As for Frid, I understand what you're saying, Nancy. It's much the same with Nancy Barrett's cabaret thing, as well as the original radio plays the cast performs. It would behoove Frid (and Barrett) to protect their rights and performances.
Not, of course, that Guy Haines would ever do such a thing, because I know he wouldn't, but still ... it's wise to take precautions.
Well, Buzz, I'm only relating what Guy himself told me concerning last year's festival. He had limited ability/access and only was allowed to sell those events on video or DVD
[That's very probably true. But like anyone else, Guy has no control over who might purchase his tapes and then broadcast the contents all over the place. Some people just don't comprehend the concept of "for private/personal use only." ::)